Shloka 2.90.2

भरद्वाजाश्रमगमनम् (Bharata at Bharadvāja’s Hermitage)

Devanagari script

भरद्वाजाश्रमं दृष्ट्वा क्रोशादेव नरर्षभः।बलं सर्वमवस्थाप्य जगाम सह मन्त्रिभिः।।2.90.1।।पद्भ्यामेव हि धर्मज्ञो न्यस्तशस्त्रपरिच्छदः।वसानो वाससी क्षौमे पुरोधाय पुरोधसम्।।2.90.2।।

Transliteration

vaśiṣṭhādibhiḥ ṛtvigbhir yācito bhagavāṃs tataḥ |

uvāca taṃ bharadvājaḥ prasādād bharataṃ vacaḥ || 2.90.19 ||

Translation

Then, requested by Vasiṣṭha and the other priests, the venerable Bharadvāja, pleased in heart, spoke these words to Bharata.

Characters & Entities

• Bharadvāja
• Bharata
• Vasiṣṭha
• Ṛtviks (priests)

FAQs

What is the core ethical principle (Dharma) in this verse?

Dharma is upheld through wise mediation: priests and preceptors facilitate a truthful, orderly resolution by requesting the sage to guide Bharata.

What is the narrative situation?

After Bharata’s appeal, Vasiṣṭha and other priests ask Bharadvāja to respond; Bharadvāja agrees and begins speaking.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Prasāda (benevolent clarity) in Bharadvāja, and disciplined deference to spiritual process among Bharata and the priests.